Directions:
- Beat the oil and sugar well, add the brandy, orange juice and cinnamon and blend.
- Sift the flour with a pinch of salt and the soda and add it gradually into the oil and sugar mixture, mixing it with a spoon.
- Knead the dough well for about 10 minutes.
- If too sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons more flour and mix it well.
- Knead until it feels soft and pliable.
- Flour your hands and take egg-sized portions of dough.
- Roll and shape them into small oval shapes.
- Place on an unbuttcred baking sheet, and flatten them with the paim of your hand.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven, gas no.
- 4/ 350 grades F/ 180 grades C, for 25 minutes.
- Let them cool and harden for 24 hours before dipping them in the honey syrup.
- Prepare the syrup by mixing in a saucepan the honey, sugar and water.
- Bring slowly to the boil, skim with a spoon, then simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Dip the cold melomakarona in the hot syrup, three or four at a time only.
- Let them stand for 1 minute and take them out with a slotted spoon.
- Place on a decorative platter and immediately sprinkle with a little cinnamon and chopped walnuts.
- If they are not consumed during the next 3-4 days they should be kept in airright tins, like biscuits.
- Allow two melomakarona per person.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 523.99 Kcal (2194 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 184.69 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 20.52g | 32% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 206.17mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 111.31mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 82g | 27% | |
| Sugars | 40.63g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.16g | 9% | |
| Protein | 4.2g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 32.9mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 392.93 Kcal (1645 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 138.5 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 15.39g | 32% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 154.61mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 83.47mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 61.49g | 27% | |
| Sugars | 30.47g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.62g | 9% | |
| Protein | 3.15g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 24.7mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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